Embedded Firmware Engineering Intern
Join Reflect Orbital as an Embedded Firmware Engineering Intern, contributing to innovative spacecraft components in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this internship role at Reflect Orbital, the intern will take on significant responsibilities in designing, developing, and testing spacecraft components, contributing directly to the company's innovative projects. Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, along with hands-on experience with debugging tools and communication protocols, is essential. This position is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to tackle complex challenges. Reflect Orbital values diverse backgrounds and encourages applicants who may not meet all qualifications but demonstrate exceptional potential.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Reflect Orbital's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Python appears in 20.5% of 648 comparable intern other roles in United States; Oscilloscope appears in 0.2% of 648 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Embedded Firmware Engineering Intern role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- Where is the role based?
- Reflect Orbital is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C, C++, DMM, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Power Supply.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Reflect Orbital targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Embedded Firmware Engineering Intern role at Reflect Orbital.
From the original posting
About the Role
Reflect Orbital believes that talent is talent regardless of experience. If you seek an opportunity to solve hard problems and advance humanity, Reflect Orbital can offer that experience.
During your internship at Reflect Orbital you will be given as much responsibility as our full-time team-members. You work will contribute to directly to the success of our flying constellation.
Ideal candidates for internships will be comfortable facing challenges with no known solution, willing to be hands-on individual contributors, and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks in-person at our Hawthorne, CA office. We encourage all motivated and excellent candidates to apply regardless of the specific set of requirements you meet.
Responsibilities
Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components.
Build complete tools and testing setups, with an emphasis on fully completing and shipping your work.
Prototype and iterate rapidly.
Ideal Qualifications
Experience in software development in languages like C, C++ and Python.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, including hands-on experience using tools like DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and power supplies.
Experience implementing device drivers and working with serial digital communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet.
You're capable of working highly independently, but you know when to seek guidance.
Generous paid time off
Healthy lunches provided daily
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